Originally Posted by
SRMman
Anyone like to hazard a guess, assuming the MCAS is indeed the problem, what Boeing's technical solution will be (not to mention how long it will take!)?
Input from minimum 2 AOA vanes, disabling (with warning) if disagreement
Automatic disabling of MCAS if pilot counters with manual trim
Assuming everyone well motivated, which fleet grounding should do nicely, here's a guess on timescales:
Redesign and recode: 2 weeks
Safety case, prototype, testing, certification: 6 months
Fleet fitment: 3 months
My consultancy fees: $2.4m